Didier Deschamps' side began their World Cup journey with an impressive comeback performance against Senegal. After being held in check for much of the opening half, France found another gear after the break to claim a convincing 3-1 victory at New York New Jersey Stadium.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Kylian Mbappe once again proved decisive with two well-taken goals, while Bradley Barcola added the third after coming off the bench to ensure France collected maximum points.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Iraq, meanwhile, endured a difficult start against Norway in their tournament opener. Although Aymen Hussein briefly restored parity with an excellent first-half strike after Erling Haaland had opened the scoring, the Lions of Mesopotamia were unable to withstand Norway's relentless attacking pressure, eventually slipping to a 4-1 defeat.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
As things stand, Norway sit atop Group I courtesy of a superior goal difference, with France level on three points in second place. Senegal and Iraq remain without a point after Matchday 1 and will be under increasing pressure to keep their qualification hopes alive.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
How to watch France vs Iraq live in India<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Live streaming and live telecast of the FIFA World Cup 2026 football matches will be available on the Zee5 platform and app in India. A subscription will be needed.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Live telecast of the FIFA World Cup 2026 will be available on the Unite8 Sports 1, Unite8 Sports 1 HD, Unite8 Sports 2, and Unite8 Sports 2 HD TV channels in India.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Key details<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Date and kick-off time: Tuesday, June 23, 02:30 AM IST<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Venue: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, USA<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Referee: Drew Fischer<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Squads<\/p>\r\n\r\n
France -<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Goalkeepers: Mike Maignan, Robin Risser, Brice Samba<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Defenders: Lucas Digne, Malo Gusto, Lucas Hernandez, Theo Hernandez, Ibrahima Konat\u00e9, Jules Kounde, Maxence Lacroix, William Saliba, Dayot Upamecano<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Midfielders: N'Golo Kant\u00e9, Manu Kon\u00e9, Adrien Rabiot, Aur\u00e9lien Tchouam\u00e9ni, Warren Zaire-Emery<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Forwards: Maghnes Akliouche, Bradley Barcola, Rayan Cherki, Ousmane Dembele, Desire Doue, Jean-Philippe Mateta, Kylian Mbappe, Michael Olise, Marcus Thuram<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Iraq-<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Goalkeepers: Ahmed Basil, Jalal Hassan, Fahad Talib<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Defenders: Hussein Ali, Merchas Doski, Akam Hashem, Frans Putros, Mustafa Saadoon, Rebin Sulaka, Zaid Tahseen, Ahmed Maknazi, Manaf Younis<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Goalkeepers: Ahmed Basil, Jalal Hassan, Fahad Talib<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Forwards: Mohanad Ali, Aymen Hussein, Ali Al-Hamadi, Ali Yousef<\/p>\r\n\r\n